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It has been a wildly unpredictable year for the Toronto Raptors. A mediocre 2022-23 campaign indicated that the franchise could be nearing a definitive transition period, or even a rebuild. Fred VanVleet’s departure reinforced that notion. Then, the organization’s outlook appeared to abruptly shift back into NBA title contention after escalating Damian Lillard trade rumors. […]

When the Boston Celtics failed to outlast the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals this past May, some changes were expected, nay demanded. But fans will be rooting for a vastly different team when the new season tips off in a few weeks, courtesy of the wheeling and dealing Brad Stevens. The latest fireworks […]

Mark Jackson might be making his triumphant return to the New York Knicks, but it’s not the one fans may have anticipated in the past. The former point guard, head coach and ESPN broadcaster is working on a deal to call games for MSG Network, according to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. With Knicks […]

The Dallas Mavericks are desperate to correct last season’s pitfalls and re-establish themselves as a formidable power in the Western Conference. But that doesn’t mean that Kyrie Irving is not also finding time to let loose on the basketball court. The Mavs star revealed his new celebration for when he breaks an opposing player’s ankles. […]

With several of the perennial national title contenders mired in uncertainty, many believed this could be the year that USC football ascends back to the mountaintop. Though, a second-half slumber versus Colorado, which nearly resulted in an epic collapse, gave fans and pundits alike a powerful case of deja vu. Throughout last season, it was […]

After losing out on Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, it is easy to be critical of the Miami Heat organization right now. But one must not forget the reputation Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra and the entire franchise have built over these past years. Maintaining a strong culture is an arduous task that every other […]

For the second time in three weeks, Georgia football had their hands full with an SEC opponent. Instead of hitting the panic button, though, people are too busy talking about the game’s hero, Brock Bowers. The All-American tight end was unstoppable in Saturday’s matchup against Auburn, making one incredible play after another to will the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in full swing, with preseason games in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Oct. 5 and 7. Luka Doncic especially looks to already be in top form. While fans are all too familiar with his elite ability to attack the basket, the Slovenian superstar flashed some superb ball-handling skills that astounded even Mavs’ […]

It did not start off quite as many probably had hoped, but heart rates were racing in the final minutes of USC football versus Colorado. A blowout turned into a contest late in Boulder, as the Buffaloes fought their way back before a failed onside kick attempt solidified a 48-41 Trojans win. Caleb Williams made […]

Baltimore Orioles fans have been on cloud nine since the team clinched the American League East title earlier this week, but their excitement will undoubtedly be dampened by this latest piece of devastating news. Felix Bautista will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post. The All-Star reliever, and at one […]

The tension is palpable. You could feel the excitement in the air. The wait for October baseball is nearly over. But before we willingly dive head first into all of the MLB playoffs madness, there is still some business to take care of in the final days of the regular season. Aside from a razor-tight […]

The 2023-24 Pittsburgh Steelers, as has been the case many times during their storied history, are defined by their imposing defense. T.J. Watt and company have done everything they can to will the team to a 2-1 start. But head coach Mike Tomlin knows that Pittsburgh will not keep pace in the deep AFC without […]

Utah Jazz fans can officially rejoice, as they welcome back their team’s best player to the United States. Lauri Markkanen has officially completed his mandatory military service for his native Finland and will be ready to go for NBA training camp next week. The 2022 All-Star shared the big news on Friday in an Instagram […]

There are certain times when optics are so bad that credentials and circumstances cease to matter. No excuse will be enough to justify the massive shame that ownership is feeling, due to its wildly miscalculated expectations. Humiliation often demands retaliation, fair or not. The 2023 San Diego Padres (79-80) are one of the biggest failures […]

The San Francisco Giants are parting ways with manager Gabe Kapler after four seasons, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He helped lead the team to an incredible 107-win campaign in 2021 but finished .500 last year while overseeing a big September collapse in 2023. Kapler had one year remaining on his contract. The move, while […]

The world may finally have an answer to one of the more fascinating questions in recent sports memory. What did Jordan Poole say to Draymond Green before the Golden State Warriors’ defensive anchor punched him squarely in the face last October? Stunningly, it allegedly centered around franchise cornerstone Stephen Curry. “You’re an expensive backpack for […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that Cooper Kupp will start practicing next week, with the team opening the 21-day window to activate him off of the Injured Reserve,” according to Stu Jackson. The star wide receiver has been on the IR since the start of the season with a hamstring injury but […]

With Damian Lillard finally being traded, the NBA has been officially thrust into reactionary mode. The ensuing dominoes will now fall and can cause other championship contenders like the Golden State Warriors to make a big move themselves. For now, though, they are just trying to fill out their roster for the start of training […]

Despite being 2-1, there is reasonable concern about the Cleveland Browns’ passing game. And they would become even more prevalent if Deshaun Watson is hindered by a shoulder injury. The 28-year-old quarterback threw just two passes in the open media portion of Friday’s practice, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. This comes a day after […]

Although Tyreek Hill’s elite play sends a strong message on the field, the All-Pro wide receiver still cannot resist talking some trash off it. He is known for not having a filter, as fans probably know based on his recent comments about post-retirement. Hill is also always willing to engage in a social media war, […]

The Detroit Lions seized control of the NFC North with a decisive, 34-20 road win versus the Green Bay Packers Thursday night. Though, it did come at a bit of a cost. Veteran left tackle Taylor Decker and rookie defensive back Brian Branch are each looking the worse for wear after the game. The former […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans knew they were likely going into NBA training camp without Damian Lillard, but looking to the future can still be agonizing regardless. There are many who believe the seven-time All-Star was not given the supporting cast he deserved over his 11-year tenure in Rip City, which can make it difficult to […]

The Miami Marlins have been a delightful Cinderella story during the 2023 MLB season. Many obstacles have threatened to derail their magical pumpkin carriage before they can reach October, but the Fish have cleared them all with just a few days remaining in the regular season. Though, the baseball gods, and Mother Nature, are intent […]

In the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers’ rivalry, the post-Aaron Rodgers era started just as the last one ended. With the Lions securing a big victory in Lambeau Field. This win, however, was a certified shellacking. The Lions trailed 3-0 after a Jared Goff interception but never looked back from there, sprinting to a […]

The 2023 MLB campaign has felt like a dream for Baltimore Orioles fans. Or rather a fantasy that seemed years away from coming to fruition. This team is on its own timetable, however, constantly proving itself to be mature and talented enough to handle any challenge that stands in its way. The O’s storybook regular […]

When the Detroit Lions thwarted Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers’ postseason hopes last season, hours after being eliminated from contention themselves, it felt like a new era had officially been born. Now, post-Rodgers, they are sinking their claws further in Lambeau Field. Detroit dominated Green Bay in the first half of their Thursday […]

A painful day-and-a-half for Portland Trail Blazers fans just got infinitely worse. Damian Lillard, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in an earth-shattering move Wednesday afternoon, said he tried to rescind his trade request but was rebuffed by general manager Joe Cronin, per Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report. Whoa. Just when NBA […]

Some WWE fans are likely still adjusting one week after the company released a plethora of talent. Though, there were executives who did not see all of the departures coming, as was evidenced by recent booking decisions. Shawn Michaels had no idea that Mustafa Ali was being let go until shortly before it actually happened, […]

As the NBA world tries to adjust to Wednesday’s bombshell, the Los Angeles Lakers are making some final roster decisions before training camp commences next week. Head coach Darvin Ham peeled back the curtain a bit when announcing a key starting lineup question. “D’Angelo Russell is the Lakers’ starting point guard,” Ham said, according to […]

Before the 2023 regular season started, just winning around 80 games was considered a success for the Miami Marlins. Now, they are all but guaranteed their first winning season in a 162-game schedule since 2009. But why stop there? The franchise can cap off this historic campaign with a postseason berth. All of the signs […]

Timing is so important in baseball. A team can look like an absolute powerhouse destined to enjoy a couple champagne showers in October and maybe even a parade in November. Then the next week everything falls apart, and the mind can’t even compute the idea of postseason baseball, let alone a World Series title. Unfortunately […]

Despite enjoying a truly sensational season, the one concern that has consistently hovered above the Baltimore Orioles is their starting pitching. Do they have the depth to actually go all the way in the postseason? Well, Kyle Bradish is doing all he can to answer that essential question. The 27-year-old is putting the finishing touches […]

For the last seven decades, every elite defensive third baseman has been compared to Brooks Robinson. He raised the bar to new heights, displaying exceptional range and pinpoint accuracy for more than 20 years. Robinson passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86, but his impact on the game of baseball will surely carry […]

It seems as if the NBA World has been transported back in time and is currently embroiled in an Old West standoff between the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat, with Damian Lillard vulnerably left in the danger zone. A trade between both sides has seemed inevitable since the star point guard requested one at […]

Could the countdown officially be on? There is seemingly more traction than ever before for the Portland Trail Blazers to complete a Damian Lillard trade, so much so that multiple NBA general managers are setting a timetable for his long-awaited departure from Rip City. Blazers fans could be thrust into a brave, new era very […]

Even for blue-chip prospects who are showered with praise from Little League on, it can be a long and perilous road to The Show. Imagine then, the time and sweat it takes for a fifth-round pick out of an unheralded program to force his way to the MLB. An array of emotions inevitably come to […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga has been a dragged-out, largely anticlimactic affair through most of the offseason, but the NBA world could finally be on the verge of some chaos this week. The Portland Trail Blazers are ramping up talks and engaging multiple teams. Do not sleep on the Toronto Raptors as the potential victor […]

With the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers cruising into the MLB playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies peaking at the right time, it is easy to overlook the rest of the resilient squads vying for the National League crown. Contrary to what the top of the standings show, it might not be business as usual […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) did not get the homecoming they wanted Sunday night, falling 23-18 to a tenacious Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) squad. Usually after a stinging loss in front of the home crowd, it is best to just move forward. That might be difficult to do after the latest injury update, however. Raiders quarterback […]